Yersinia Culture, Stool

Message

A positive bacteria result, depending on the organism isolated, may reflex additional identification charges

Test Code

YERS

CPT Codes
87046

Minimum Volume

See Transport Container for information

Instructions

Stool specimen should be inoculated into an orange Protocol Fecal C&S Transport System vial. Fill vial with enough specimen to reach the fill line. If transport media is not utilized, the specimen must arrive within 1 hour of collection. Forward promptly at ambient temperature only. Note: 1. A rectal swab specimen, although not preferred, is acceptable. Use a BBL CultureSwab Plus swab to collect specimen. 2. The general recommended frequency of stool examination for enteric pathogens is 1 specimen/day. 3. Only 2 specimens will be accepted per patient/hospital stay due to limited yield of additional specimens. No specimens will be accepted after the third hospital day. 4. Stool and rectal swabs are considered different specimens. 5. Specimen contaminated with urine is not acceptable.

Transport Container

1 Orange C&S vial

Reference Range

No Yersinia isolated

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.